Ocular manifestation of systemic infections

Patients with various systemic infections can often be diagnosed on the basis of their presenting ocular signs and symptoms. Recognition of the ocular manifestations of systemic infections will expedite diagnosis and allow rapid institution of appropriate therapy thereby reducing morbidity and mortality. Recent literature discussing ophthalmologic findings in the following diseases are reviewed: Whipple's disease, endogenous endophthalmitis, cat-scratch disease, toxoplasmosis, and hepatitis C.